Saving seeds is an essential part of keeping our plants diverse. Organizations may follow strict guidelines to keep varieties of plants separate from each other. We are pretty casual in our saving seeds. We want our kids to know where seeds come from how seeds form how plants begin how nature assists plants in making more (wind, other animals...) There is just something extra special about teaching children to grow something from their own seed. How powerful can one seed ... Read more...
Apple Pie: Little Hands that Cook with Books
Making Apple Apple Pie with Kids We had our first Kids Cooking Class this afternoon and we learned all about Apples! In my cooking class I try my best to incorporate literature and print as much as I can. Reading is a part of everyday life and it’s so easy to make it real with cooking. I also teach science and math and art during cooking too! That’s what makes cooking one of the best things you can do with your child! We read the book The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. (affiliate ... Read more...
Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers
Apple can be a fun way to welcome the Fall with your Toddler! Here are a few Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers to help promote fine motor skills, sorting skills, Literacy skills and creativity with your Toddler. Apple Learning Activities for Toddlers Developing Fine Motor Skills: This week, I pasted an apple on a shoe box and punched some holes in the top for noodles to fit through. (top right picture) Who knew something so simple and inexpensive could be so ... Read more...
Learning Apple Sight Word Game for Kindergarten
Help make learning sight words fun with this interactive Apple Sight Word Game! Sight Words in Kindergarten Sight words are the words most commonly used in written text. Often times, these words can not be sounded out, rather need to be memorized. Teaching your child the top sight words will help them to become a stronger reader with fluency. They should be able to read these words quickly, without needing to stop and sound them out. Affiliate links to products. Apple Sight Words ... Read more...
Hanging Photo Frame
You can create this Hanging Photo Frame for any occasion Grandparents Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays or just a simple thinking of you gift to send in the mail to loved ones. Hanging Photo Frame Here are the supplies you'll need: Paper or cardstock to make 8 5x7 sheets (I used 4 scrapbooking sheets) 1 yard of coordinating ribbon Glue Stick Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue Scissors 2 Photos of Grandparents with kids Stickers or ... Read more...
Handprint Card
Create a Handprint Card for any occasion! We created ours for Grandparents Day but you could easily make it with your child for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthday and just to say I Love You from a distance by "Blowing Kisses" through the mail. Handprint Card Here’s a cute hand print activity to do with your littlest ones for a special occasion. Grab some scrapbook or cardstock paper, washable ink or paint, marker and a photo of your child. Supplies Cardstock ... Read more...
How to Host a Bug Playdate
If your kids are fascinated about bugs like mine are - then it's time to host a How to Host a Bug Playdate! How to Host a Bug Playdate Inspired By Friends We went to an awesome "Tot School" play date all about bugs. The mom had different stations for the toddlers to rotate through all about bugs! The cupboards had posters of all different bugs and bug facts. We have been practicing bug names with Nicholas, so he was able to identify most of them in English and ... Read more...
Time to Shop for School Supplies for home
If you didn't grab supplies during the summer sales then now is the time to shop for school supplies, a few weeks after school starts. The stores are starting to make room for Halloween stuff, I know hard to believe it's already here. My favorite spot, Target, has just marked down a large portion of their supplies 50% off and I'm sure they will go to 75% soon if there are any left. I'm sure other products will be added soon. If you haven't made a Teacher Supply Box like I posted here, but ... Read more...
First Day of School Magic Dust
Create your own first day of school magic dust to help prepare your child for their first day of school and the big emotions that come along with this special day. A first day of school poem that will make this day extra special. As you prepare for your child to go to school for the very first time it can be very exciting but it’s also an anxious time for both parents and your little ones. It’s a great opportunity to talk about feelings and what we do when we feel a certain way. Here's ... Read more...
Sewing with young kids
I love to sew! Forget Naptime crafts...sewing, baking, and gardening are all a close tie for my all time favorite activities to do with kids. They learn SO much by measuring, pinning, and choosing fabrics with me. We have LOTS of friends having babies this and next month, so we are busy making gifties like these! I like to combine some home-made with some store-bought to round out our gifts! My projects may not be the cutest or the most perfect, but they are definitely made with love! ... Read more...
